1 Samuel 28:17

Plain English Version

While I was alive, he told me the story about you. And I told it to you. Now it’s come true. You are not the big boss of Israel any more. God has already picked David to be the big boss instead of you.

Cross References

1 Samuel 16:13

So Samuel got the bottle of olive oil, and he poured oil on David’s head, while his older brothers were watching. God’s spirit went into David in a powerful way and stayed in him from that day on. Then Samuel went back to his place at Ramah.

1 Samuel 24:20

I know that one day you will be the big boss of Israel.

1 Samuel 28:16

Samuel said, “Yes, God turned away from you. He is your enemy now. Why do you ask me to help you?